Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
What Happened
The headlamp driver module is like a brain for your headlights. It helps your high beams and daytime running lights work. In some 2006-2009 vehicles, this module can get too hot and fail, turning off your headlights.
Risk if Unfixed
If your headlights don't work, you'll have a harder time seeing the road at night, and other drivers may have trouble seeing you. This could lead to a collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty headlamp driver module with a new one, and it's free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Original — Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
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